Restaurants in Ankeny
The Des Moines Insider restaurant directory lists 39 restaurants in Ankeny right now. The list below shows 12 of them, read from the directory live and ordered by rating, and each name opens that restaurant's own page with the address, hours, price range and links the directory holds for it. Closed restaurants and ones that are announced but not yet open are left out.
Restaurants in Ankeny
Filet Steakhouse
Owned by Oscar Sanchez, who also operates Bubbies BBQ and Oceanside Grill.
Uptown Garage Brewing Company
Former Ford showroom and garage maintaining rustic, vintage character with antique automotive signs and original dealership decor. Taproom and patio with lineup of more than 30 Iowa beers and ciders on tap.
Tribute Eatery & Bar
Sister restaurant to 30hop at District at Prairie Trail. Took over former 30hop space. Menu features Cubano, Morty sandwich (mortadella, burrata, arugula, tomato jam, pistachio pesto), lobster roll, steak frites, fish and chips with yuzu tartar sauce, roasted chicken with chimichurri, seared scallops. Blueline Specials include bone-in pork chops on Mondays and smoked ribeye on Fridays.
Toyo Ramen & Japanese Street Food
Authentic Japanese street fare featuring ramen, donburi, fried rice, and street snacks. Owned by Tashi Chompel, a Tibetan immigrant trained in Japan. Menu includes chicken karaage, pork gyoza, agedashi tofu, takoyaki, and various ramen options from Hakata tonkotsu to spicy beef. Japanese beer and sake available.
Birdies Tavern & Grill
Good Day DSM
Amigos Mexican Grill Ankeny
Scoops by Beth
Nonna’s Pizza & Pasta
Hawker's Kitchen
Main Street Cafe & Bakery
Bakery & cafe serving breakfast, soup & sandwiches in a stylish, contemporary atmosphere.